Vendor Capabilities Checklist Open Bidding: Due Diligence or Just Beating Up Vendors? When industry traditions like the 'cattle call' and creative 'shoot-out' are crossed with RFPs and reverse auctions, sparks begin to fly. What to Tell Vendors Core Bidding: Relying on a Supplier Group Cuts Work, but Takes Work Bidding projects within to a core group of educated vendors is considered the ideal by many, as long as the purchasing department doesn't get nervous. Future Games: Strategies for Success Who will be the driving force behind the P-O-P displays of tomorrow: Beijing's shoppers? Europe's retailers? Your accountants? Partnerships: The Numbers Point to Strategic Relationships Exclusive commitments between CPG clients and P-O-P producers can work exceptionally well, as long as the partners agree to 'trust, but verify.' 14 Steps to a New Merchandising System New 'Home' for the Holidays The Home Depot stocked electronics SKUs in stores for the holiday season Category Report: Hardware Independents adapt to life with the big boxes Albertsons Savors 'Meal Deals' First Previous 157 158 159 160 161 Next Last
